Location: Herndon,VA, USA
Tundra Federal is seeking a highly skilled Training Specialist to develop and deliver Type-1 and Type-2 training for U.S. Air Force personnel in the 1D7 Cyber Defense Operations career field. This role focuses on training operators, maintainers, system administrators, test personnel, helpdesk staff, and Technical Order (TO) writers on an enterprise Zero Trust solution.ResponsibilitiesConduct Training Needs Analysis to ensure training programs are tailored to U.S. Air Force requirements.Develop, refine, and deliver Type-1 and Type-2 training courses for both on-site and remote sessions, ensuring alignment with Air Force standards and program objectives. This includes:Training Plans.Instructor Guides.Lab Guides.Class Presentations.Convert Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) training materials into structured courseware such as student guides, lab guides, and instructor guides, in compliance with the USAF Tongue and Quill standards.Deliver engaging and technically accurate training sessions focused on the various technologies that comprise the Zero Trust solution, targeting Journeyman 5-level Airmen in the 1D7 Cyber Defense Operations career field.Provide facilitation and support during training sessions, ensuring the effective delivery of course content, adherence to schedules, and assistance to participants as needed.Regularly assess training outcomes and incorporate feedback to refine and improve the curriculum.Qualifications5 years of experience developing and delivering technical training materials, including classroom-based, on-site instruction.Experience in technical writing, including the ability to adapt OEM content into structured training documents (e.g., student guides, lab guides, instructor guides) compliant with DoD standards and the USAF Tongue and Quill.Strong knowledge of network infrastructure technologies, including switches, routers, SD-WAN, firewalls, and other zero trust architecture components.Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven experience in delivering technical training in clear, precise American English.Ability to travel to support on-site training sessions at designated Air Force bases (CONUS and OCONUS) as required.Active Secret Clearance.Desired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.Relevant certifications, such as Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) or DoD instructional design and development certifications.2+ years of experience developing and delivering Type-1 and Type-2 training within a DoD environment.Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud) and Zero Trust solutions.Pay Range$120KBenefitsRegular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.Job ID2024-13418Work TypeRemoteCompany DescriptionWork Where it MattersTundra Federal, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.At Tundra Federal, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.For our shareholders, Tundra Federal provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.For our government customers, Tundra Federal delivers agile information technology solutions to implement and evolve IT infrastructures to achieve and advance functionality, efficiency, security, and compliance.As a Tundra Federal employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at ...@akima.com or 571-###-#### (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).